It will disappoint some Opposition Members to learn that I support the amendment. I believe in the measure taken, although it was a difficult one. The abolition of the scheme was a difficult decision the Government was required to take to ensure a sustainable match between Government resources and expenditure. Difficult decisions had to be taken in the context of the current economic performance. We have been elected to take those decisions. Fianna Fáil will not be found wanting when decisions are needed to ensure prudent management of the economy. Analysis has shown that this scheme was no longer the best way to target the disadvantaged. The Minister of State alluded to this.